KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: This fall the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome 15 incoming first-year students as its newest class of Haslam Leadership Scholars. Established in 2008 with a gift from Jimmy and Dee Haslam and Jim and Natalie Haslam, the Haslam Leadership Scholars program aims to attract, cultivate and retain future Tennessee leaders. Participants receive an endowed scholarship that covers tuition, f  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on June 27, 2024: * * * Letter notes concern about financial institutions' plans to comply with the recently enacted law. * * * Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti sent a letter to three of the nation's leading credit card financial institutions concerning their plans to begin complying with the Tennessee Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act that goes into effect on July   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Enterovirus D68 has caused an increasing number of infections during the past decade and is associated with acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like condition that mostly affects children and causes sudden weakness and paralysis. * * * Vanderbilt University Medical Center has launched a first-in-human clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy of an experimental monocl  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Victoria Godinez Austin Peay State University's Speech-Language & Swallowing Community Clinic hosted its second annual Kids' Camp from June 10-14, offering enriching experiences for children in grades 1-3 and valuable training opportunities for graduate students in the Master of Speech-Language Pathology program. The inspiration behind the camp stems from the clinic's commitment to providing authenti  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: In honor of Google's collaboration with Austin Peay State University programs like the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, APSU President Michael Licari presented Google with the 2023 APSU Philanthropist of the Year award on Wednesday, June 26. Google's collaboration with the Southeastern Grasslands Institute allowed for the cultivation of not one, but two, prairies just outside the gates of the data cente  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 29 -- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee issued the following news release: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has chosen Michael Eiselstein as vice president of product strategy and individual markets. He will succeed Kelly Paulk, who held the position since 2016 and will retire early next year. In this role, Eiselstein will lead teams in product strategy for all commercial business, including individual, group insured, self-funded plans, and health and wellness off  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees voted to approve the first tuition increases in four years as part of UT Knoxville's $2.2 billion budget. The board approved additional changes related to UT Knoxville, including updates to the guaranteed admissions policy, lease agreements to enhance the student experience and support academics and research, the naming of the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * * The new Bridgestone VCLG 18.00R25 for reach stackers is the latest edition to the company's port tire portfolio. * The new VCLG is proven to deliver better heat resistance, more load capacity and extended tire life1. * Bridgestone's expanded port portfolio reinforces our commitment to the port industry with products engineered to help take on tough terrain and   more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 26 -- Burr and Forman, a law firm, issued the following news: Burr & Forman is pleased to announce that Maja Hartzell has joined the firm's Nashville office as a member of the Labor & Employment practice group. Maja focuses her practice on representing employers in various labor and employment law matters, including defending against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation before federal and state courts and administrative entities. Maja has defended cli  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 26 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Dr. Michelle Deardorff was beaming as she shared her thoughts on the success of the program. From June 10 to June 21, Deardorff--the Adolph S. Ochs Professor of Government and head of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Political Science and Public Service--and UTC hosted "The Supreme Court and My Hometown," a collaboration of the Supreme Court Historical Society,  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: David H. Wasserman, Annie Mary Lyle Professor and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, died June 20 in Nashville as a result of health issues. He was 66. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Wasserman led groundbreaking research studies on the role of physical exercise, insulin-stimulation and diet in metabolism. The research he oversaw contributed to a better understa  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Dr. David Cook, an accomplished educator who is highly skilled in intricate details of a university's operations from multiple angles, has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs at Tusculum University. His career includes service as a dean, associate dean, director of a master's-level program and professor of leadership. He has led and supervised the creation of academic degrees, expanded pre-pr  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 27 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Two members of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga family, Dr. Mina Sartipi and Associate Dean of Students Brett Fuchs, have been announced as 2024 President's Award winners--the highest accolade an employee can receive from the UT System. UT System President Randy Boyd announced the 15 faculty and staff members from across the statewide UT System during the just-completed annu  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 26 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on June 25, 2024: East Tennessee State University celebrated the launch of its orthotics and prosthetics program on Tuesday - the first of its kind in Tennessee and just the 14th program in the nation. "Since I joined the university in 2023, I have been counting down the days to this moment," said Dr. Kyle Leister, ETSU's orthotics and prosthetics program director. "This is an exciting moment not just  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 25 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tennessee's official climate office, housed at East Tennessee State University, is one of only nine such sites in the nation selected for a pilot funding proposal aimed at helping communities better understand and utilize climate data and resources to address long-term extreme weather vulnerabilities. It's a prestigious and important honor that means officials at ETSU will work with the National Ocea  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 25 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University's Dr. Audrey Depelteau is spending this week at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland. This is the premier event in the United States dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment. Over 5,000 people from more than 80 countries attend this annual event hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Participants attend to gain insight into the  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Suzan Kurdak Florida State University has hired a new assistant vice president for Career Services to bring career preparation efforts to new heights, furthering partnerships with academic deans, institutional research and industry while also innovating career services efforts. Rob Liddell, former executive director at the Center for Career and Leadership Development at the University of Tennessee at Chatt  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The study was the largest ancestry-stratified, genetic estimation of the heritability of diabetic retinopathy conducted to date and included an unprecedented number of individuals of non-Hispanic African ancestry -- more than 46,000. * * * A genetic variation common in people of African ancestry is associated with an increased risk of complications from diabetes, including   more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 29 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following agency statement on June 28, 2024: * * * We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kate Nicewicz Scott, Assistant Professor of Marketing, will be the new MBA Director for the Gordon Ford College of Business. Dr. Nicewicz Scott brings a wealth of experience in graduate program leadership to her new role. Previously, Dr. Nicewicz Scott served as the Director of Graduate Programs in the College of Business at Tennesse  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on June 24, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and OPmobility (formerly Plastic Omnium) officials announced today the company will undergo a $3 million expansion at its Spring Hill plant. OPmobility, headquartered in France, is a global family-led group with 152 plants across 28 countries. The com  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: By Tracey Hackett A Tennessee Tech University professor who specializes in additive manufacturing processes - or 3D printing - shared expertise and equipment with an exclusive group of other educators from three states this summer. Ismail Fidan, a manufacturing and engineering technology professor at Tech, first teamed up with Somerset Community College in Kentucky in 2019 for a National Sc  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The US Supreme Court agreed to hear the challenge for the case, United States v. Skrmetti. The Biden Administration asked the justices to take up the case which bans certain medical treatments for transgender minors in Tennessee. The case, which will be argued in the next term beginning in October, will be the first time justices will weigh in on the matter. Rhonda Schwindt, is an associate professor at the GW Sch  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The therapy, haploidentical bone marrow transplant with thiotepa and posttransplant cyclophosphamide, is as safe and more affordable than the recently FDA-approved myeloablative gene therapy and gene editing treatments. * * * Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) researchers are touting data from a multicenter, international phase 2 clinical trial showing a new, curat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Two Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty members were recently honored for their contributions to nursing with fellow designations. Professor Rolanda Johnson, PhD'98, MSN, RN, FAAN, was selected for the inaugural class of fellows for the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing. Established by the , this new academy recognizes outstanding diverse nurse leaders. Johnson was nam  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on June 26, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $1.3 million loan for the City of Rocky Top to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with loans for the City of Rocky Top and the City of Cookeville totaling  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on June 26, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $5.5 million loan for the City of Cookeville to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of two approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with loans for the City of Rocky Top and the City of Cookeville totalin  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due July 16 This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may select one nominee for the Curing Kids Cancer Innovative Research Award. The single nominee may apply in either the Collaborative or Individual program type. Overview The goal of these grants is to overcome barriers to the clinical  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due July 16 Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipends program. Overview The National Endowment for the Humanities' Summer Stipends program aims to stimulate new research and publication in the humanities by: providing small awards to individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars and/or general aud  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due July 16 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the 2025 Searle Scholars Program, which supports the independent research in chemistry and the biomedical sciences of outstanding early-career scientists who have recently been appointed as assistant professors on a tenure-tr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The Nashville International Airport issued the following news release: * * * The Sunflower Program utilizes discreet sunflower lanyards as a silent way for passengers to indicate they may need additional support or assistance at BNA * * * Nashville International Airport(R)(BNA(R)) is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the Sunflower Program, an initiative designed to enhance the travel experience for passengers with hidden disabilities. The program will   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 29 -- Dirks, Van Essen and April, a merger and acquisition firm, issued the following news release: The community newspapers in Dyersburg, Tennessee and Brazil, Greencastle, and Greene County, Indiana will have new ownership starting Monday, July 1. Paxton Media Group is acquiring the titles from Cape Girardeau, Missouri-based Rust Communications. Dirks, Van Essen & April, a media merger and acquisition firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is representing Rust Communi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Payne Hall, which is on Vanderbilt's Peabody College campus, will undergo an extensive interior renovation and modernization of the building's systems starting in summer 2024. "Payne Hall has long been home to Peabody College's acclaimed programs in leadership and policy," said Camilla P. Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development. "We are excited to revitalize this historic building  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A portion of Terrace Place between 20th and 21st Avenues will be closed July 9-11 for a construction project on the roof of the Baker Building. All entrances to Terrace Place and Baker parking garages will be open. Flaggers will be at each end of the closure to guide traffic. One lane will remain open outside of work hours. It was recently announced that Terrace Place Garage will allow annual permit parking and   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news on June 27, 2024: State Rep. Dale Carr, R-Sevierville, today encouraged eligible religious organizations in Sevier County to apply for a state grant to enhance security at their campuses. The competitive grant is administered by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to assist houses of worship in hiring trained security professionals. "Houses of worship should be safe places for commu  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 25 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Five attorneys with Baker Donelson have been named to the 2024 edition of Florida Super Lawyers with two additional attorneys named to the publication's list of "Rising Stars." The attorneys named to the 2024 list, along with the practice areas in which they are noted, are: * Zachary J. Bancroft (Creditor Debtor Rights) * Catherine F. Hoffman (Intellectual Property) * Hal K. Litchford (Business Lit  more

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, June 29 -- Lee University issued the following news: Lee University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Randy Sheeks as the interim director of Lee Singers, effective immediately. Sheeks brings a wealth of experience and a passion for choral music to this position. "I am excited to direct the Lee Singers this year," says Sheeks. "Being a member of the Lee Singers was a wonderful part of my college experience as a student, and now, I can provide leadership to th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt Student Affairs has appointed new leaders. ReChard Peel is now director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, and Hannah Jones will lead the K.C. Potter Center. ReChard Peel Hannah Jones Both will work to advance Student Affairs mission to enhance students' feelings of belonging on campus, oversee culturally relevant and timely programming for the campus community   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Mathur will play an instrumental role in the development and implementation of long-term strategies, prepare operating and capital expenditure budgets and perform personnel administration functions specific to VPH. * * * Tanmay Mathur, MS, MBA, has been named Vice President for the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH). Mathur will begin this new role on July 15, succeeding Mary Paw  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news on June 28, 2024: * * * Milan Special School District's Director of Schools Tapped to Join TDOE * * * Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Jonathan Criswell, Director of Schools for Milan Special School District, will join the department as Chief Program Officer (CPO), effective later this summer. In this role, Criswell will lead the department's core programming efforts, such a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news on June 24, 2024: * * * Student Performance Maintains or Shows Growth Across Tested Grades & Subjects * * * Today, the Tennessee Department of Education released the 2023-24 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) state-, district-, and school-level results, which include both fall 2023 end-of-course (EOC) exams and spring 2024 exams in English language arts (ELA), mathematics  more

TYSONS, Virginia, June 26 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Christopher Franklin has been named president and general manager at WATN and WLMT, TEGNA's ABC and CW duopoly serving Memphis, Tennessee, effective immediately. Franklin has been serving as interim GM since earlier this year. In this role, Franklin will be responsible for overseeing the stations' operatio  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order establishing procedural schedule (Docket No. 24-00036) on June 24, 2024: * * * In Re: Petition Of Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. For Approval Of Its 2024 Annual Review Of Rates Mechanism Pursuant To Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 65-5-103(D)(6) ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE This matter came before the Administrative Judge of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Commission" or "TPUC") t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 21 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 24-00036): * * * In Re: Petition Of Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. For Approval Of Its 2024 Annual Review Of Rates Mechanism Pursuant To Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 65-5-103(D)(6) ORDER GRANTING PERMISSION TO PLEAD AND PRACTICE PRO HAC VICE This matter is before the Administrative Judge upon the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice ("Motion"), filed by Paul S. Davidson, attorney for Piedmont  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 24-00036) on June 24, 2024: * * * In Re: Petition Of Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. For Approval Of Its 2024 Annual Review Of Rates Mechanism Pursuant To Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 65-5-103(D)(6) ORDER GRANTING CONSUMER ADVOCATE'S MOTION TO ISSUE MORE THAN FORTY DISCOVERY REQUESTS This matter is before the Administrative Judge upon the Consumer Advocate's Motion to Issue More than Fo  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University has named Kelly McCallister dean of the Angelo & Jennette Volpe Library, according to an announcement from Tech Provost Lori Mann Bruce. A seasoned higher education administrator, McCallister comes to Tech by way of Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., where she served as associate dean and associate professor of university libraries. She also previously ser  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt's innovative TRANSLATE program, aimed at revolutionizing literacy education for multilingual students, has received a major boost with a $1,999,513 million federal grant. The funding will enable the program to expand its reach and impact, helping more students in grades 4-6 thrive in their language learning journeys. Emily Phillips Galloway (Vanderbilt University / Steve Green) In May, the Institute o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: Trevecca Nazarene University's School of Leadership and Interdisciplinary Studies has accepted an invitation to join the prestigious Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED). CPED is an international network of more than 135 graduate schools of education and a leader in rethinking advanced educational preparation. As a member of CPED, Trevecca will be able to share and learn from other member sch  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 27 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper received four awards during the Daily Report's Southeastern Legal Awards ceremony on June 20, 2024: Distinguished Leader - Charlie Peeler; On the Rise - Adrian Boddie and Allison Pryor; and Legal Innovators - Jaime Theriot. The firm also was a finalist for the Law Firm of the Year and Most Innovative Law Firm awards. The annual awards program honors attorneys and firms that have left an indelib  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 27 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis has named Dr. Ed Scott as its next Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, effective July 22, 2024. Scott has served as Deputy Athletics Director at the University of Virginia since January 2022 and comes to Memphis with previous athletics director experience at Morgan State University. Scott will be introduced during a press conference on Friday, June   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Facilities GIS ADA Pathways Map As part of the Central Utilities Initiative project in the Frist Athletics Neighborhood, vehicle and pedestrian routes in the area are changing. VEHICULAR TRAFFIC 25th Avenue South between Children's Way and Blakemore will open on July 1. Children's Way will be completely open between Natchez Trace and 24th Avenue South. The 25th Avenue South entrance to the West Garage will  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees concluded its annual meeting today in the new Agriculture and Natural Resources Building on the UT Knoxville campus. Building on the leadership momentum established with the reappointment of Randy Boyd on Monday, the Board of Trustees continued its commitment to steady, visionary leadership by re-electing John Compton as Chair for an additional tw  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 28 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga/Erlanger Health System Nurse Anesthesia Concentration has achieved a significant milestone, being granted a 10-year continued accreditation through spring 2034 by the directors of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). The COA recognized the School of Nursing concentration for providing graduate-level cur  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 25 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: In 1962, John F. Kennedy declared that the United States would send a man to the moon, changing the course of history and inspiring a generation to wonder what's beyond Earth's atmosphere. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers a place to foster the curiosity encouraged by that speech with the Challenger STEM Learning Center. Established in honor of the seven-person crew w  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 25 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, June 21, creating a seamless pathway for ChattState students to transfer into UTC's Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program following the successful completion of their associate degree program. The ceremony, featuring the agreement sign  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: From nanoscale to expanding musical creativity, 13 innovative projects across seven colleges and schools have been selected for the spring 2024 Seeding Success internal grants, which highlight Vanderbilt's commitment to advancing scientific discovery and technological innovation. Seeding Success Grants, which began in 2022, support new work or research directions with strong potential for impact and external fund  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy released national polling results measuring Americans' unity and beliefs on government and democracy. As the nation approaches the first presidential debate of 2024, the state of U.S. democracy is expected to be one of its major issues. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump paint very different portraits of America and the future of democracy  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: In a report issued by the White House on Tuesday, June 25, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is recognized for its contributions to the U.S. National Cybersecurity Strategy launched in March 2023. The "Report on the Initial Stages of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy Implementation" is a status update on a federally-driven, nationwide approach to po  more